Pere Marquette River AreaArt Galleries & The Arts

Any season of the year, take some time to visit one of the Pere Marquette River area's art galleries featuring jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography, and glass blowing--plenty of things to satisfy the art lover in you. In addition to the art galleries and studios, several arts and crafts fairs take place throughout the year. Several of the summer fairs are held outdoors in beautiful natural surroundings; fall arts and crafts fairs are held indoors at various locations. Performing arts offering plays and concerts featuring local talent and visiting performers are not far away. No need to travel far, it's all right here in the Pere Marquette River area.

Come experience the ever-changing moods and colors of Michigan inside the Todd and Brad Reed Photo Gallery in downtown Ludington. See local lighthouses, lakeshore, wildlife, and country scenes. Photos range in price from $25-$2,900. Signed copies of their books, calendars, and DVDs also available.

Take a visual journey of the Ludington area through the lens of Craig Sterken. Rediscover familiar places you love to visit. Prints, book marks, greeting cards, canvas wraps, and custom framed prints of favorite landmarks. Available in downtown Ludington at Maude's Garage, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, or order online anytime.

We're your local music store, and have been in business since 1981. Purchase acoustic and electric guitars, basses, banjos, digital pianos, percussion, keyboards and ukuleles. Brand names like Seagull, Godin, Paul Reed Smith, Reverend, Gretsch, Schecter, Larrivee, and Washburn. We also print out most band music while you wait.

If you love the arts--whether it be visual or performing arts--then you will appreciate this guide to the arts along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. This Lakeshore Arts Guide encompasses art galleries, art fairs, crafts, photo-art, music and theater in various destinations in Michigan and Wisconsin. Enjoy life, discover the arts!

This historic building is a venue for art exhibitions, performances, writers’ forums and workshops. We also feature our gift shop, which is home to a wide range of art and gifts created by 70 different Michigan-based artists and crafters. We are a proud sponsor of the West Shore Art Fair in July.

Attend an art fair this summer! Ludington's City Park is the location for two large arts and crafts fairs during the summer. The West Shore Art Fair is held the first full weekend of July and features fine artists and fine crafters who are accepted through a jury process. In mid-August the Gold Coast Artisan Fair is held. Vendors from across the state and beyond sell a variety of wonderful handmade items, jewelry, photographs, paintings, and more.

Come experience the magic and pleasure of performing arts. Our current series of music, theater and specialty acts offer a delightful diversion from the everyday. Relax and unwind with quality performances, proudly presented by local and well-known talent.

The Scottville Clown Band is "world famous" for their unique brand of performing...grown men dressed in costume, marching in parades and entertaining festival audiences both young and old. They are a sight to see and sound amazing! Performing art at its "funnest!" Check the Clown Band schedule for their next appearance.

Come experience the ever-changing moods and colors of Michigan inside the Todd and Brad Reed Photo Gallery in downtown Ludington. See local lighthouses, lakeshore, wildlife, and country scenes. Photos range in price from $25-$2,900. Signed copies of their books, calendars, and DVDs also available.

Discover More Arts & Art Galleries in West Michigan...

Ludington Area Arts--With Lake Michigan on its western border, Ludington has interesting art shops that beckon you inside to browse at your leisure. The new Ludington Center for the Arts offers various classes and workshops.
Art Galleries in Manistee, Michigan--This Victorian Port City is the perfect setting for arts shopping.
Hamlin Lake Area Art Galleries--Four miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for families to vacation. Venture into Ludington and discover the wonderful art shops.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Arts Shops--This is a wonderful area to vacation, with plenty of exciting activities, on and off the dunes. Art galleries and shops in nearby towns offer items to satisfy the art lover in you.
Pentwater, Michigan Art Galleries--This quaint village along Lake Michigan is a real gem when it comes to art. Here you'll find art galleries and many other stores that will keep you busy all day.
Arts Shopping in Scottville--Scottville is not far away from several art galleries in nearby cities.
West Michigan Art Galleries and Art Centers--Our most complete list of art galleries, art information, performance venues and more!

More Arts & Galleries Around Lake Michigan...

Northern Michigan Art Galleries -- There are various art galleries in the Northern Michigan area; be sure to visit them when traveling there.
Northwest Michigan Area Art Galleries -- Art galleries in the Northwest Michigan area feature jewelry, pottery, paintings, and photography--plenty of things to satisfy the art lover in you.
Wisconsin Art Galleries -- Check out the many art galleries in Eastern Wisconsin. Some may exhibit and sell the works of a sole artist, while others offer art by several artists, often on a consignment basis.